Driving for work policy example. The law says all companies must have policies and procedures to minimise risk – and that includes the recognised risks around driving. Your driving for work policy is how you demonstrate your commitment to doing this well.

Northern Powergrid has a strict policy covering driving for business. Its driving for work policy was updated in 2023, covering all aspects of how drivers are expected to perform on the road, and in specific situations, such as breakdown or emergency. All drivers have access to the policy and must...

The company’s policy lays out exactly what is expected of drivers, in a wide variety of circumstances. It covers safe driving, activities to avoid while driving or in the vehicle, such as taking phone calls, eating or smoking, how to respond in an emergency or breakdown, alcohol and drug use and...

Willmott Dixon communicates clearly to staff that managing road risk is a mandatory health and safety requirement, both within the organisation, and as part of Willmott Dixon’s statutory responsibility to ensure public and employee safety. The company’s driver policy and handbook are reviewed...

All the policies are kept in SharePoint, so can be accessed by any staff member at any time. Any changes are communicated to staff each year at a toolbox talk. More broadly says Ben: “Every morning, we start our meetings with a Safety Tip, Quality Tip, and a Success Story. For example:...

Drug driving among commercial vehicle drivers is one the fastest growing and most concerning challenges facing driver safety managers, with many police forces reporting more drug driving offences than drink driving ones. This talk will look at the size of the problem, good practice on driving for...

The Group Fleet Policy is backed by 17 further individual policies, ensuring legal compliance, and is a fundamental part of the Group integrated management systems. WJ Group’s Compliance Plan sets out clear procedures and responsibilities for: Management, Vehicles, Drivers, and Operations,...

There has been a staggering 400% rise in drug driving since March 2020, compared with 250% for drink driving in the same period. Drug driving includes those on prescription drugs. Companies should: Educate directors and managers about drugs and alcohol misuse. Learn how to recognise...

Survey uncovers UK employers are risking the safety and well-being of those who drive for work . Study of 1,006 UK employees and 255 C-Suite (Executive Directors) highlights failures by UK bosses to implement driving for work policy.

There are no reasons why electric vehicles should not be as safe as any other, however, they do bring specific risks with which you may be unfamiliar.

We presented three days of expert opinion, good practice and thought leadership in the Driver Safety Zone 2024. It was a vital update for safety professionals. The videos of all sessions are now available - including the Mock Trial of an employer. Watch what happens when a serious incident...

Group Fleet Manager Matt Neale is responsible for the 500 light commercial vehicles used by another of Platform HG’s subsidiaries which services tenanted properties. Although all of Platform HG’s workforce is united by their overall status as part of the Platform HG charity, technically Matt...

The policy states that everyone driving on business must have a permit to drive each relevant category of vehicle. Permits are only issued after a completion of a desktop-based risk assessment, a classroom Safe Driver Induction Workshop and 2.5 days in cab training with a pass/fail Driver and...

A strategic review of risks associated with cars and light vans plus implications for policy and practice.

Working with the National Highways Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention Team, we have produced a van driver handbook to assist van drivers and fleet operators in dispelling uncertainty and myth. You can also share the online Van Driver Toolkit with your drivers, or you may prefer to share...